Homeric word for a tent?

1. What is a tent in ancient Greek?
2. Did ancient Greeks have tents?
3. What is the ancient Greek word for new?

What is a tent in ancient Greek?

The word skene means 'tent' or 'hut', and it is thought that the original structure for these purposes was a tent or light building of wood and was a temporary structure. It was initially a very light structure or just cloth hanging from a rope, but over the course of time the skene underwent fundamental changes.

Did ancient Greeks have tents?

The answer is yes. In fact, according to the Shorter OED, our word canvas derives from the name of the material the Greeks used to make it: κάνναβις.

What is the ancient Greek word for new?

Ancient Greek νέος (néos, “new, young”)